APRIL 3-9, 2017
Here's a little-known fact: The city of Indianapolis has an ownership stake in two of downtown's most luxurious hotels and has received nearly $1.2 million so far from one of the investments. What’s the holdup with the other? Scott Olson has the story. Also in this week’s paper, Hayleigh Colombo reveals early results from the On My Way Pre-K program—as legislators argue over funding increases. And in A&E Etc., Mike Lopresti weighs in on IU’s new hire for basketball coach.
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As debate rages over pre-K funding, families already in program see gains
Fifty-one percent of respondents in an early state evaluation of the pre-K program said their families had been able to increase their work or school hours while their children participated in the program.
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City reaps $1.2M from Conrad hotel investment
Here’s a little-known fact: The city of Indianapolis has an ownership stake in two of downtown’s most luxurious hotels and has received nearly $1.2 million so far from one of the investments.
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DeHaan, 74, still pumping massive cash, countless hours into charity
Indianapolis businesswoman and philanthropist Christel DeHaan is nearly 75 years old and she knows that someday she’ll have to slow down. Someday. Not now.
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Reality TV star Rupert Boneham, other enthusiasts keep pinball popping
A handful of local businesses signal of a renewed interest in the once-ubiquitous pinball machines that used to be a staple in restaurants, bars and arcades before they were usurped by video games.
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Tech groups ally for venture capital event
Some of Indiana’s most acclaimed technology and entrepreneurial events are joining forces for a multi-day June conference, an effort aimed at boosting venture capital in a state that struggles to draw it.
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Anderson University leads effort to draw young entrepreneurs with student debt
An Anderson University fine-arts-major-turned-entrepreneur has helped develop a unique student-loan-forgiveness program that encourages recent Indiana graduates to set up shop in Anderson.
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Layoffs loom as state moves on incentives to save other Carrier jobs
The IEDC approved a $7 million incentives package that requires Carrier to keep 1,069 jobs here, although the company is still sending hundreds of other jobs to Mexico.
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Lawmakers consider tax breaks needed to bid for NBA All-Star Game
The Pacers—working with city officials and the Indiana Sports Corp.—are expected to bid for a future All-Star Game. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has said he supports the idea of bringing the event to Indianapolis.
Read MoreArt education fundraising firm crafting $4M office at Fort Ben site
The local company considered buying its current home before hitting the drawing board and launching plans to build its own space.
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FOCUS: Biosciences institute’s chief scientific officer aims to foster commercialization
Rainer Fischer’s goal is to spur collaboration in research and commercialization of life sciences products.
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EDITORIAL: High bar set by scrapped 21c hotel project
We encourage the city to be picky in selecting a winning bidder for the Old City Hall, which has been without a permanent use since the Indiana State Museum moved out in 2001.
Read MoreMORRIS: Legislative session is in final stretch
Indiana road funding and public education are among issues that hang in the balance.
Read MoreBRADY: Time to tackle city’s most solvable problem
As we strive toward the goal of attracting talent and making the city more vibrant, we have to start with the most fundamental practice of keeping Indianapolis clean.
Read MoreKENNEDY: Another reason single-payer makes sense
If health coverage were de-coupled from employment, the United States would become a much more attractive location for new businesses, and incentives to outsource production to overseas workers would be reduced.
Read MoreFEIGENBAUM: Millennial lawmakers seek to lead state into third century
The youngest Republican and youngest Democrat in the Indiana House have come together to form the Indiana Future Caucus, which will focus on passing future-focused legislation on issues affecting young Hoosiers across party lines.
Read MoreBOHANON & STYRING: Evaluation of health care plan was devoid of nuance
When the Congressional Budget Office scores a bill, it has to follow certain rules. Fair enough. But by nature, this excludes plausible details in the administration of the law.
Read MoreSKARBECK: Unusual Berkshire manual contains pearls of wisdom
Berkshire Hathaway provides its shareholders with an owner’s manual that dictates the managerial guidelines and culture of the company.
Read MoreBad choice of metaphor
We appreciate the observations in the editorial about the VA’s cemetery plan that Indianapolis’ deficiency in park land is well documented [“Park a good use for Crown Hill site,” March 20]. A minor quibble: “… come out of the woodwork” seems like a derogatory metaphor. At least you didn’t refer to environmentalists in that way. (In fact, you didn’t […]
Read MoreLETTER: VA to consider other sites
We continue to operate in good faith, as we seek to balance our mission to serve veterans, our responsibility to the American taxpayer, and our sincere desire to engage cooperatively and collaboratively with the community.
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Tech firm ClearScholar plans 31-employee expansion
The company, which develops student-engagement applications for universities, more than doubled its office space this month by moving operations across Monument Circle, from Circle Tower into the Lacy Building.
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Former Fever star Catchings buys Indianapolis tea shop
Eventually, Tamika Catchings plans to franchise Tea’s Me and develop her own blend, likely called “Tamika’s Tea.”
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